Earlier this year I ordered a Fishpond backpack and finally got to the Little River where I tried it out. I just returned and and found this backpack was perfect for a day on the stream. I have tried several packs over the past several years and none was ever just right. The Tailwind suits all my needs and most of the time I forgot I was wearing it. I quit wearing a vest a few years ago and with the pack and shirt pockets or very small belt pack I have everything I need from rain jacket, lunch, to water or an extra rod if I feel it might be needed. This is a well designed pack.